Occasional Worker - Prison Education - HMP Send
Reference: DEC20241060
Expiry date: 23:00, Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Location: Woking
Salary: Up to £28.50 per hour
Benefits: Flexibility
About the Role
Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team at HMP Send is seeking innovative Teachers to deliver to a diverse group of learners, helping to build their confidence, develop their skills, and achieve within a college environment. The College is looking for candidates interested in variable hours, on an ad-hoc basis, who are keen to explore Prison Education.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver educational programs to prisoners.
2. Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of learners.
3. Support learners in building confidence and developing skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
A teaching qualification is desirable; however, those willing to work towards a teaching qualification who hold supporting subject specialism or industry experience will also be considered. Training will be provided to help you achieve your full potential.
Get in touch today if you are a passionate person with the capacity to become a great teacher, looking to share your knowledge and learned experiences.
Equal Opportunities:
MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.
About HMP Send
HMP Send is a closed female establishment for sentenced prisoners with provision for ROTL & resettlement. It has a maximum operational capacity of 251 and focuses on reducing reoffending and rehabilitation by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational-based training, and education.
The Education Department comprises a dedicated building with learning space for a maximum of 48 learners per session, with all rooms in use, and three workshop areas for Hair, Business Administration, and Catering for vocational training.
Courses at HMP Send include Maths, English, IT, Art, Assertiveness, Literature, ESOL, Peer Mentoring, 1:2:1 Learning Support, Food Safety, Book Club, Distance Learning, and Open University, along with Vocational courses in Business Admin, Catering, Customer Services, and Hairdressing.
The education delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 11:45 am, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, and on Fridays 8:30 am – 11:45 am, with staff working on-site 8:15 am – 4:45 pm each day and 8:15 am – 1:15 pm on Fridays. Class sizes typically range from 4-8 learners.
There is an on-site gym that can be used by staff at lunchtime with no additional cost. Free parking is available at Send, but there is no public transport with the closest train station a 50-minute walk away.
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